Encyclopedias & Dictionaries
Encyclopedia Iranica by Call Number: Print edition Main Library Reference, DS253.E53 1985 v. 1-16ISBN: 0710090994Use to learn about the lands, life, culture and history of Iranian and Persian people and their interaction with other societies. Describes major Iranian cities and monuments (ancient and modern), Persian and Afghan architecture, Persian literature, calligraphy, music and folklore, philosophy, and mysticism, Zoroastrian scriptures, Jewish shrines, Islamic practices and places, as well as flora and fauna, oil installations, banks, commerce, and biographies.
- Encyclopaedia of Islam (2nd ed. + 3rd in progress)
Leading reference work which covers all aspects of the Islamic world including religion, history, politics, and culture. Scope includes all time periods and geographic areas.
The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture by Call Number: Art Reference N6260 .G75 2009 vol.1-3ISBN: 9780195309911Deals with all aspects of Islamic art and architecture ranging from the Middle East to Africa to Central, South, and East Asia and includes entries on artists, rulers, writers, ceramics, sculpture, metalwork, painting, calligraphy, textiles, and more. Also available online (see link).
- Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World: Digital Collection
Edited by John L. Esposito.
Use for basic information about Islamic beliefs, institutions, movements, practices, and peoples worldwide.
Khamseen
- Khamseen: Islamic Art History Online
Includes a Glossary ("Terms"), Brief video introductory material ("Topics"), Digital "Projects" and a chronological list of covered topics ("Resources").
Dynasties, Dates, Definitions & Names
- Gregorian (AD) ↔ lunar Hijri (AH) ↔ Julian (AD)Useful for the two calendar converters at the top of the page:
+ Convert Gregorian or Julian dates to Islamic
+ Convert Islamic to Gregorian or Julian - Islamic Art Network: Technical Glossary
A glossary composed of all the terms common in the field of Islamic art and architecture including Islamic dynasties, craftsmen vocabulary, endowment deeds’ vocabulary, etc.
Names, Dynasties, etc.
- Arabic Nomenclature: A Summary Guide for BeginnersA brief (8 pp.) guide to classical Arabic names. This guide will help determine how to locate names in biographical & bio-bibliographical works.
Islamic Names by Call Number: Man Library CS2970.S35 1989ISBN: 0852245637Publication Date: 1990A guide to the structure and uses of personal names in Arab & non-Arab Islamic cultures.
- List of Rulers of the Islamic World
From the Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC)
The new Islamic dynasties : a chronological and genealogical manual by Call Number: Main Library DS35.627 .B67 1996bISBN: 074860684Publication Date: 1996Names and dates of Muslim rulers from the Prophet Muhammad to the 20th c., from Islamic Spain and the Maghreb to Central Asia and India.